Learning and development manager

Learning & Development Manager

Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based | Central London

We’re partnering with a highly successful and growing consultancy in central London to recruit a Learning & Development Manager on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on and varied role for a learning & development professional who enjoys working closely with people, is confident engaging with senior stakeholders and line managers, and can bring structure and momentum to the Learning & Development agenda.

A key focus will be raising the profile of Learning & Development across the business, working directly with line managers to understand development needs, build engagement and ensure learning is effectively delivered and embedded. You’ll also work closely with Learning & development suppliers and support the coordination of the organisation’s apprenticeship scheme.

There is also a strong strategic element to the role. As the business continues to grow, you’ll play an important part in shaping the future of L&D and developing a longer-term strategy beyond 2027.

You’ll have a broad remit across the Learning & Development function, including:

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day coordination and delivery of learning activity across the business.
• Working closely with line managers to identify development needs and ensure they make effective use of the L&D offering.
• Building awareness and engagement around L&D and increasing its visibility across the organisation.
• Coordinating a range of learning solutions, including workshops, coaching, external training and on-the-job development.
• Supporting managers with employee development, career progression and future capability.
• Identifying skills and capability gaps and turning these into practical development initiatives.
• Managing the training calendar, external suppliers, budget and related administration.
• Supporting the organisation’s apprenticeship scheme and ensuring programmes are effectively coordinated.
• Maintaining accurate learning records and ensuring relevant compliance requirements are met.
• Producing and analysing L&D reports and data to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Developing learning pathways, frameworks and processes as the business evolves.
• Playing a key role in shaping and implementing the long-term L&D strategy beyond 2027.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience working within a Learning & Development environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work directly with line managers and senior colleagues.
• The ability to influence, engage and communicate the value of Learning & Development effectively.
• Excellent coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A highly organised and meticulous approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience designing and delivering learning initiatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• The ability to identify development needs and translate these into appropriate learning solutions.
• Experience or a good working knowledge of apprenticeship schemes.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to contribute to longer-term L&D planning.
• A CIPD qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where L&D is being given real focus and investment.

You’ll have the opportunity to build the profile of L&D internally, work closely with managers, bring greater structure to learning and development, and help shape the longer-term strategy as the business continues to grow.

For more information please get in touch!

All applications welcome!